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J11 OKR

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 OKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 113,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 112,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 110,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 96,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,885 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,303 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing.

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,539 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,131 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken ---- exhaust secure & not leaking at this time

Fail 19 Sep 2013 55,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre to rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken ---- exhaust secure & not leaking at this time

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,447 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded & fractured -- exhaust secure & not leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,248 miles

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2011 48,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

diff pinion seal leaking

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust clamps cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,297 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Rear exhaust clamp cracked exhaust not leaking or insurecure at this time.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer flanges cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,234 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer flanges cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,243 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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J11 OKR is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J11 OKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J11 OKR registered?

J11 OKR is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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